The exact date is unknown for the first Artist's brushes made in France. In the past, artists would learn to make their own brushes as well as their own colors. 2000 years before Christ, the Chinese had the idea to insert natural hairs into bamboo to write their ideograms. In 1720, metal ferrules were available. It was not until shortly before 1789 that the first factories started to appear. The French form of Artists' brushes is still the most used around the world. The founding for the present SAUER Company goes back to 1793 in Paris. Today it is the oldest European manufacturer of fine brushes.
Raphael brushes are made by highly skilled women. They are given long and rigorous training. The products are controlled at each stage of the manufacturing process. Handles and ferrules are chosen to ensure an attractive presentation as well as solidity. Tradition and know-how among our brushmakers has been passed over many generations and the extreme care taken to "dress" fine hairs before the manufacturing stages result in supreme quality of the finished product which all amateur and professional artists have come to recognize as synonymous with Raphael brushes.
If you are ordering brushes only:
Shipping within U.S. is $5.45 per order
Shipping outside U.S. is approx. $20.00 via U.S. post office.
Quantity discounts 2-5 (same style and size)=20%, 6-11 (same style and size)=30%, 12 or more (same style and size)=50%
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